Glossary

Simple explanations of technical terms used in our products and blog posts.

GitHub

A website where people share and collaborate on code projects. It's like a social network for programmers, where you can store your code, work with others, and track changes over time. At Astoic, we use GitHub to offer free cloud syncing for WakeNotes, so your notes are backed up and accessible from any device without extra cost.

Kanban Boards

A visual way to organize tasks using cards on a board with columns. Each column represents a stage (like "To Do", "In Progress", "Done"), and you move cards between columns as work progresses.

Markdown (.md)

A simple way to format text using special symbols. For example, you use # for headings, * for italics, and [text](link) for links. It's designed to be easy to read and write, even without fancy formatting tools.

PWAs (Progressive Web Apps)

Websites that work like apps on your phone or computer. They can be installed on your home screen, work offline, and send notifications - just like native apps, but they're built with web technology.

SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

Techniques to help your website appear higher in search results like Google, making it easier for people to find you online. This includes things like using the right keywords, having fast-loading pages, and making your site easy to navigate.

WYSIWYG

Stands for "What You See Is What You Get." It's a type of editor where the formatting you see on screen matches exactly what the final result will look like. No need to learn special codes or symbols.